Fun on Foot in America's Cities is the USA travel guide for travelers who run or runners who travel. It describes the running and walking environments and recommends top on-foot routes in...

"Highly recommended for all public libraries in the states in which the aforementioned cities are located and for large public libraries throughout the rest of the country."Library Journal Read Full Review

"It's a fitness plan so simple it's stunning. So simple, in fact, it's disguised as a guide book. Fun on Footresonated with me instantly. … ." January Magazine Read Full Article

"Fun on Foot is very highly recommended to all American vacationers, especially those in-tune with nature."The Midwest Book Review Read Full Review

"As an avid jogger and well-traveled executive of a California telecom firm, Warwick Ford could write a book on great places to run in big cities across the USA. And now he has."USA Today Read Full Article

" What we found most enjoyable about the new guide is the handy tips such as which Washington DC neighborhoods are best for walking, average temperatures, a map to plan your route, and what to look out for along the way."USA Travel Magazine Read Full Article

"A fun and entertaining guide to walking routes in major cities. A great source of information for travelers that want to stay fit while away from home."USABookNews.com

"It’s an easy read, but also very informative and entertaining with over 64 maps and 125 photographs. It is a great choice for any exercise enthusiast."TheFinalSprint.com Read Full Review

"Ever been in an unfamiliar metropolitan area and felt the urge to walk or jog off a meal or just stretch after a plane flight? Fun on Foot in America's Cities … can help you find a safe and scenic route in big cities."Atlanta Journal-Constitution

"While city life presents the most unique challenge to outdoor exercise, Fun On Foot in America’s Citiesprovides fifty interesting walking/running/inline-skating routes in fourteen metropolitan areas. Business travelers especially will make good use of this book."ForeWord Magazine

"Fun on Foot in America's Cities is ideal for business travelers, avid runners, active vacationers, and anyone who likes to explore the urban outdoors. ... The routes are so well chosen, and the Fords' enthusiasm and expertise so infectious, that when you reach the end you'll want to start all over again."BookWire ReviewRead Full Review

"Fun on Foot is a new tome designed to help exercisers stick to their fitness program while away from home on business or on vacation."New Jersey Star-Ledger

Travelers, especially business travelers, face challenges in keeping answer for many of us. We want to get outdoors and run or walk vigorously, but we have limited time and serious doubts as to where to go.

In a place we do not know well, we find it hard to get out enough, if at all. We have concerns about security, vehicle traffic incursions, and other unknowns that might lead to unpleasantness. I often felt that way during the many years I was a corporate road warrior.

However, all cities have places where one can run or walk comfortably, with other runners and walkers around. In fact, many cities have very enjoyable, stimulating places to run or walk. Sightseeing and exercise can often be combined. Unfortunately, your average travel guide book or website is of little help. What we need is a runners' travel guide, with solid, reliable information onI researched “Fun on Foot in America’s Cities” over several years, while a business traveler and a recreational traveler. I decided to pin down the very best places to run in all the cities I visited and document the best running routes in detail.

My wife Nola became enthused about this project, realizing the benefits of spending more time outdoors in interesting places. She joined the project, adding the female perspective.

Our book describes the running environments in 14 major USA metropolitan regions and recommends the best running or walking routes in convenient reach of where visitors tend to stay. We cover Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, Philadelphia, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, and Washington DC.

We provide our own route maps, including details of everything of importance to runners or walkers, including mileages, restrooms, public transit access, water fountains, attractions, and great food or beverage places to end your outing. We have checked all details personally and,when in doubt, confirmed details with members of the local running community.

We firmly believe that running or walking routes should be enjoyable if we are to get outdoors more. For the cities we cover we believe we have nailed down the outdoor exercise routes that are definitely the most fun!

If you buy this book and are not satisfied, you can return it at any time for a full refund (S&H excluded).